Title: another fledgling
Post by: Haggispeed on June 02, 2005, 12:16:32 pm
well thought I'd better just pop in to say hi :D
so first trip ever to LM this year, original idea was hols in the camper van in Loire valley, decide the date... oh look what's on that weekend, and it's on the way, honest ;D
so now we're ending up doing 4 days at LM and 4 days recovering bit further south, no idea where yet, I hear it's easy to get sites in France.
Be a bit different from what I'm used to as I normally race a Classic Clubmans car which is also a Sports Racing car, slightly less power than these though....
So have had a great laugh and learnt a lot here and on other sites about life at LM, really looking forward to it and meeting up with a few of the crazy people on here
so first trip ever to LM this year, original idea was hols in the camper van in Loire valley, decide the date... oh look what's on that weekend, and it's on the way, honest ;D
so now we're ending up doing 4 days at LM and 4 days recovering bit further south, no idea where yet, I hear it's easy to get sites in France.
Be a bit different from what I'm used to as I normally race a Classic Clubmans car which is also a Sports Racing car, slightly less power than these though....
So have had a great laugh and learnt a lot here and on other sites about life at LM, really looking forward to it and meeting up with a few of the crazy people on here
Title: Re:another fledgling
Post by: Neal on June 02, 2005, 12:30:04 pm
Welcome Haggis, when do you depart, and which campsite are staying onduring the race?
Title: Re:another fledgling
Post by: Nordic on June 02, 2005, 01:07:43 pm
Welcome Haggis,
A stab in the dark, but is your clubmans car a Haggispeed by chance.
You should be warned that Le mans can be additive. have a good time.
A stab in the dark, but is your clubmans car a Haggispeed by chance.
You should be warned that Le mans can be additive. have a good time.
Title: Re:another fledgling
Post by: Haggispeed on June 02, 2005, 01:50:41 pm
Hiya. Leaving Thurs 16th, Dover > Calais, 11 ish ferry I think so expect to arrive late afternoon maybe. Hope to be staying on BSJ, am taking up offer of ticket through this site, helps someone out at not getting lumbered with extra tickets, will probably get entry tickets on arrival.
As for stabs in the dark - you ought to be more careful Nordic - you could have someone's eye out with an aim like that :o - yep do own and run a Haggispeed, (and Haggispeed Racing for posterity) in fact two Haggi' - well one and a half, will be two when I rebuild it ;)
Yep very much looking forward to it, be good to see what some of the earlier Clubmans racers have aspired to 8)
As for stabs in the dark - you ought to be more careful Nordic - you could have someone's eye out with an aim like that :o - yep do own and run a Haggispeed, (and Haggispeed Racing for posterity) in fact two Haggi' - well one and a half, will be two when I rebuild it ;)
Yep very much looking forward to it, be good to see what some of the earlier Clubmans racers have aspired to 8)
Title: Re:another fledgling
Post by: Neal on June 02, 2005, 02:30:28 pm
Haggis
We are on BSJ as well just look for 6 blokes and three tents ;) We arrive wed afternoon, will be flying a Bentley flag cars Z3 toyota Land cruiser and a peugot thingy, if you spot us give us a shout 8)
We are on BSJ as well just look for 6 blokes and three tents ;) We arrive wed afternoon, will be flying a Bentley flag cars Z3 toyota Land cruiser and a peugot thingy, if you spot us give us a shout 8)
Title: Re:another fledgling
Post by: DelBoy on June 02, 2005, 02:37:21 pm
........recovering bit further south, no idea where yet, I hear it's easy to get sites in France......
Yes, it is easy to get a good (and cheap) site in France. I can recommend a fabulous site at Varennes-Sur-Loire, just outside Saumur halfway between Angers and Tours - called L'Etang de la Breche. Can supply you with contact details if you want, or would suggest you get the Michelin Camping Guide - thousands of sites listed and a special section/map for motorhomes.
Welcome to the CA madhouse
Del
Title: Re:another fledgling
Post by: Haggispeed on June 02, 2005, 03:01:24 pm
Haggis
We are on BSJ as well just look for 6 blokes and three tents ;) We arrive wed afternoon, will be flying a Bentley flag cars Z3 toyota Land cruiser and a peugot thingy, if you spot us give us a shout 8)
3 tents and 6 blokes, well that should stand out easily then ..... ;) Bentley flag may be a bit tricky to spot though ::)We are on BSJ as well just look for 6 blokes and three tents ;) We arrive wed afternoon, will be flying a Bentley flag cars Z3 toyota Land cruiser and a peugot thingy, if you spot us give us a shout 8)
Must admit to feeling a bit "naked" got no flags etc, but then we have got the Monkey Bike complete with Blue LED's 8)
Seriously will try to drop by to say hello
Del - thx for tip on the site, would be interested in details if you recommend it (is that wise I wonder ...)
problem is there are so many sites I don't wnat to spend too much of our time deciding where to go.
Title: Re:another fledgling
Post by: Neal on June 02, 2005, 03:45:38 pm
Haggis
We were in the same position in 1996, ie with extra time on our hands. We stayed at Hornfleur on the coast, the campsite was more or less on the beach, it was ok as a campsite, but what a fantastic place Hornfleur is. There is plenty of scope to wander up and down the coast. going south to visit the Normandy landing beaches etc
We were in the same position in 1996, ie with extra time on our hands. We stayed at Hornfleur on the coast, the campsite was more or less on the beach, it was ok as a campsite, but what a fantastic place Hornfleur is. There is plenty of scope to wander up and down the coast. going south to visit the Normandy landing beaches etc
Title: Re:another fledgling
Post by: Doris on June 22, 2005, 12:12:07 pm
Well it looked like you'd had a good time when you popped over on Sunday night. I guess plans for next year are already being hatched. Thanks for the vodka. It is currently cooling in the freezer although I'm sure not for long. :)
Title: Re:another fledgling
Post by: Brian(Liverpool boys) on June 23, 2005, 12:22:16 am
Congrats on losing your virginity ;D
Title: Re:another fledgling
Post by: Haggispeed on June 30, 2005, 10:09:03 am
Cheers all, had a fantastic time, didn't manage to see and do everything but did get to watch some racing from all parts of the track at some point over the weeekend. Met soe great people and look forward to seeing you again next year, didn't manage to meet everyone who posted here so apologies for that, again maybe next year :)
We already look like having a group next year - so far up to eight but could get bigger ;D
Of course it all depends on racing dates here in the UK so we'll see, fingers crossed.
Hope the Vodka goes down smoothly Doris ;D ;D ;D
We already look like having a group next year - so far up to eight but could get bigger ;D
Of course it all depends on racing dates here in the UK so we'll see, fingers crossed.
Hope the Vodka goes down smoothly Doris ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:another fledgling
Post by: Bobblehat on June 30, 2005, 11:45:48 am
Hi Haggis, great to meet you. Still can not get my head round the fact the you got your tickets from the Lawnmower Man and race against our Tom's step dad (BTW Tom and Micheal are racing this weekend at Red Lodge). It still hurts my head now
Title: Re:another fledgling
Post by: Haggispeed on July 04, 2005, 04:26:28 pm
Hi Bobblehat - are you sure that's what's making your head hurt.... not the combination of beer and French sun :).....
Good to meet you all too - was a bit spooky how when we bumped into Tom we then found out he was camping with TDG and "THE" bitch 8)
So what / where is Red Lodge ? - karting track ?
Good to meet you all too - was a bit spooky how when we bumped into Tom we then found out he was camping with TDG and "THE" bitch 8)
So what / where is Red Lodge ? - karting track ?
Title: Re:another fledgling
Post by: Bobblehat on July 04, 2005, 04:48:10 pm
Red Lodge is a karting track on the Cams/Suffolk boarder. Both Tom a Micheal are in the champoinship there. Unfortunatly this weekend was a disaster, mechanical problems all day, for both of them.
Title: Re:another fledgling
Post by: Doris on July 04, 2005, 04:58:46 pm
"THE" bitch
I think you'll find that's 'Miss Bitch' to you Haggis. :)
Title: Re:another fledgling
Post by: Haggispeed on July 05, 2005, 09:24:17 am
Well slap me down with a kipper :o
Yus m'lady, I mean m'bitch :-*
Yus m'lady, I mean m'bitch :-*
